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B698 SCG

1985 Audi 80

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,461 mi
Last recorded164,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Audi 80116,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB698 SCG
MakeAudi
Model80
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 164,461 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 153,356 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 153,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 149,681 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 145,081 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 145,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 139,664 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 139,664 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 132,528 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 132,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

How Reliable is the Audi 80?

Based on 246,995 MOT tests across 40,227 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,748
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
40,227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,695
constant velocity joint gaiter split 14,642
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,529
Registration plate lamp not working 10,021
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 9,447
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B698 SCG is a 1985 Audi 80 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Audi 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 116,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi 80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B698 SCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Audi 80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B698 SCG registered?

B698 SCG is a 1985 Audi 80, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B698 SCG safe to buy?

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